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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: If Garba had listened to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital

  1. A.deliberately desired to be rushed
  2. B.was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
  3. C.was rushed against his wish
  4. D.was given a cheque, but preferred to go.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed)

Explanation

The sentence means that by taking advice Garba could have prevented the need to be rushed to hospital.